by Daniel Reynolds Schools are typically mission-driven, which is undeniably important. However, in my experience, it is the school’s values that play a more pivotal role in creating, building, and sustaining a positive school culture. When I arrived at Tokyo International School (TIS), we had a strong mission and vision but lacked a set of […]
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by Haena Kim Something always goes wrong, so, being solution-oriented is key Unfortunately, something always goes wrong. Usually (hopefully), it is something minor. A trail that was fine the night before can get washed out in the rain, a bus can run over a nail, a child sneaks out at night, a teacher catches COVID,
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by Dr. Ian Gross Culture shock can be described as feelings of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety that people may experience when moving to a new country or surroundings. It is not what you might expect when returning to your home country. As an international teacher and school leader for over two decades, I certainly had
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By Chris Nash – Principal at Beijing Changping Xinxuedao International School, Beijing. The end of term is a busy time with all sorts of social activities or extracurricular events that can easily take up all of your leadership and management attention. However, it is critical before the end of term that you have at least the